Eye test may spot Alzheimer's early

NCT ID NCT07529912

First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study explored whether a special eye scan (hyperspectral retinal imaging) can detect beta-amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, in the retina. Researchers aimed to see if this non-invasive test could distinguish people with Alzheimer's from healthy individuals. The study involved 186 adults aged 30 and older, including those with Alzheimer's and healthy controls.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Centre for Eye Research Australia

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia

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